Baker Mayfield is on the move again. The former first-overall pick was traded to the Carolina Panthers in July and recently requested that the 4-8 team waive the quarterback so he can get an opportunity to earn playing time elsewhere. That opportunity came on Tuesday when the Los Angeles Rams picked up his $1.35 million salary and added him to their active roster.
The Rams recently placed their preferred starting quarterback Matthew Stafford on the injured reserve for a spinal cord contusion injury that will end his 2022 season. In place of Stafford, Los Angeles backups John Wolford and Bryce Perkins have gone 0-3 in their three starts and posted 57 completions on 96 passes for 551 yards (5.